Lauren Bird
Lauren Bird
Staff ReporterLauren Bird was a former reporter for Moneywise.com. Before writing about personal finance Lauren reported and produced for CBC and BBC Radio. Her work has also appeared in The Atlantic.
Lauren Bird was a former reporter for Moneywise.com. Before writing about personal finance Lauren reported and produced for CBC and BBC Radio. Her work has also appeared in The Atlantic.
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Insurance • Feb 17
Top car insurance discounts
We've compiled common discounts as well as some you might not have thought to ask your insurer about.
Insurance • Feb 17
Top car insurance discounts
We've compiled common discounts as well as some you might not have thought to ask your insurer about.
Mortgages • Oct 23
Assumable mortgages are gaining in popularity
But they're not a good fit for everyone.
Mortgages • Oct 23
Assumable mortgages are gaining in popularity
But they're not a good fit for everyone.
Managing Money • May 12
Suze Orman says ‘$400 can make all the difference’
Save small now to avoid long-term financial ruin.
Managing Money • May 12
Suze Orman says ‘$400 can make all the difference’
Save small now to avoid long-term financial ruin.
Retirement • Apr 24
Suze Orman: Don't tap your 401(k) to 'pay bills'
There's a much bigger cost to it than you might think.
Retirement • Apr 24
Suze Orman: Don't tap your 401(k) to 'pay bills'
There's a much bigger cost to it than you might think.
Managing Money • Mar 14
Suze Orman: Do this to survive your next crisis
Moneywise sat down with the money maven and Devin Miller of SecureSave to take Americans to task on emergency savings.
Managing Money • Mar 14
Suze Orman: Do this to survive your next crisis
Moneywise sat down with the money maven and Devin Miller of SecureSave to take Americans to task on emergency savings.
Investing • Mar 03
The most overlooked 'passion assets'
Luxury investments have been unlocked. Reach in and grab them?
Investing • Mar 03
The most overlooked 'passion assets'
Luxury investments have been unlocked. Reach in and grab them?
Managing Money • Feb 01
What the Fed's latest rate hike means for you
More interest rate hikes are on the horizon for 2023 and some experts are forecasting a recession.
Managing Money • Feb 01
What the Fed's latest rate hike means for you
More interest rate hikes are on the horizon for 2023 and some experts are forecasting a recession.
News • Jan 20
State rebate checks are on the way
Extra cash is always welcome, regardless of who signs the check.
News • Jan 20
State rebate checks are on the way
Extra cash is always welcome, regardless of who signs the check.
Real Estate • Jan 06
High cost of housing creating a deep wealth divide
And it's not impacting the country equally either.
Real Estate • Jan 06
High cost of housing creating a deep wealth divide
And it's not impacting the country equally either.
Life • Nov 24
How do you get ahead when it’s just you?
An expert thinks the rising value of assets, like homes, could “balloon this gap even further”.
Life • Nov 24
How do you get ahead when it’s just you?
An expert thinks the rising value of assets, like homes, could “balloon this gap even further”.
Taxes • Nov 23
Getting something back from your charitable giving
Claims that checkout charity is a front for corporate write-offs aren't exactly accurate. But you're probably missing out on the tax break, too.
Taxes • Nov 23
Getting something back from your charitable giving
Claims that checkout charity is a front for corporate write-offs aren't exactly accurate. But you're probably missing out on the tax break, too.
Managing Money • Nov 21
Baby boomers talk ways to ride out a recession
An author and a financial planner give their tips gleaned from weathering the high inflation and interest rates of the 1980s.
Managing Money • Nov 21
Baby boomers talk ways to ride out a recession
An author and a financial planner give their tips gleaned from weathering the high inflation and interest rates of the 1980s.
News • Nov 10
Abortion a big factor in 2022 midterms
Lack of access carries a hefty price tag for those affected.
News • Nov 10
Abortion a big factor in 2022 midterms
Lack of access carries a hefty price tag for those affected.
News • Nov 04
Dems introduce bill against legislators investing
Is this enough to stop conflicts of interest? To a certain extent.
News • Nov 04
Dems introduce bill against legislators investing
Is this enough to stop conflicts of interest? To a certain extent.
Real Estate • Oct 21
Home sales, listings plunge over 20% in September
Both buyers and sellers are retreating. Adjust accordingly.
Real Estate • Oct 21
Home sales, listings plunge over 20% in September
Both buyers and sellers are retreating. Adjust accordingly.
Taxes • Oct 21
New IRS funding will 'pay dividends' for taxpayers
The IRS will get $80 billion over the next 10 years as part of the Inflation Reduction Act to help tackle tax evasion and a massive backlog of paperwork.
Taxes • Oct 21
New IRS funding will 'pay dividends' for taxpayers
The IRS will get $80 billion over the next 10 years as part of the Inflation Reduction Act to help tackle tax evasion and a massive backlog of paperwork.
News • Oct 17
Virtually all PPP loans are being forgiven
Haven’t had your PPP loan cleared yet? Here’s how you can (easily).
News • Oct 17
Virtually all PPP loans are being forgiven
Haven’t had your PPP loan cleared yet? Here’s how you can (easily).
News • Oct 14
Fed officials trading stocks tied to their work
The disclosures weren't easy to access.
News • Oct 14
Fed officials trading stocks tied to their work
The disclosures weren't easy to access.
News • Oct 12
Why America's banks are setting aside big reserves
Looks like they see trouble on the horizon.
News • Oct 12
Why America's banks are setting aside big reserves
Looks like they see trouble on the horizon.
Loans • Sep 30
Cash-strapped Americans are turning to pawn shops
The convenience of a pawn shop loan can come at a steep price.
Loans • Sep 30
Cash-strapped Americans are turning to pawn shops
The convenience of a pawn shop loan can come at a steep price.
Taxes • Sep 29
1.6 million Americans to get rebates from IRS
The tax agency is ready to hand out an average of $750 to 1.6 million Americans.
Taxes • Sep 29
1.6 million Americans to get rebates from IRS
The tax agency is ready to hand out an average of $750 to 1.6 million Americans.
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